Trump touts 'freedom zone' plan for Gaza as ceasefire talks stall in Qatar
Briefly

In a recent statement, President Trump suggested transforming the Gaza Strip into a 'freedom zone' as he concluded his Middle East trip. This remark came amid a major Israeli offensive that has resulted in over 150 deaths, including many children, within 24 hours. Trump's proposal aligns with the stance of Israel's far-right government, which seeks to permanently displace Palestinians, a plan widely condemned by Arab states and labeled as ethnic cleansing by Hamas. His comments coincided with the death toll in Gaza surpassing 53,000, amidst ongoing destruction from intensified airstrikes.
"Gaza has been a territory of death and destruction for many years. I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good - make it a freedom zone."
"Trump's latest comments on Gaza were made while he was still in Qatar, where all Arab states have rejected the plan, and Hamas has called it ethnic cleansing."
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